Summary:
The city of Liberty, Mississippi is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Amite County Elementary, Amite County High School, and Amite County Middle School. These schools serve a predominantly African American student population, with all three having over 80% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges.
Among the three schools, Amite County Middle School stands out as the highest performing, ranking 125 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle school excelled in 7th and 8th grade math, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. Amite County Elementary also showed strong performance in 3rd grade math and 5th grade science, outpacing the state averages in these areas.
However, the data reveals consistent underperformance in English Language Arts across all grade levels and schools, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve literacy outcomes. Additionally, while the middle school excelled in math, the high school struggled, with only 24.2% proficiency in 8th grade math, well below the state average. These disparities in test score performance highlight the importance of examining performance trends across the grade levels and identifying areas where students may be falling behind. Overall, the data provides a complex picture of the Amite County School District, revealing both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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